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Goal 1: Ensure Success for Every Student

Goal 1 Image: Teacher and student The mission of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is to provide a high-quality, world-class education that ensures success for every student through excellence in teaching and learning. This mission requires that each student be provided with access to rigorous curriculum and support toward successful educational outcomes. Goal 1 establishes the expectation that every student achieves or exceeds the performance standards set by the district. Goal 1 encompasses the following milestones and accompanying data points:

Milestone Data Points
1 All students will achieve or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics, reading, writing, science, and government on local and state assessments. Maryland School Assessments (MSA)
High School Final Exams  
English Proficiency Assessments for ESOL Students— Language Assessment System Links 
High School Assessments  
2 All students will successfully complete algebra by the end of Grade 9 and geometry by the end of Grade 10. Algebra and Geometry Completion  
3 All schools will increase participation and performance of all students taking the SAT/ACT. SAT/ACT Participation and Performance 
PSAT Participation 
4 All schools will eliminate the disproportionate suspension rate of African American and Hispanic students. Suspension Data  
5 All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning. Student, Parents, Staff Survey Results  
6 All schools will meet or exceed the state's graduation requirements. Graduation Rates 
High School Assessments  
7 All graduates will be prepared for post-secondary education and employment. University System of Maryland Requirements and Completion of Career and Technology Education Program